LANCASTER – At a press conference Tuesday, city officials announced the lineup for the 2012/2013 season at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC).
“You can come [to The BLVD] and have a wonderful dinner, have some beer and/or wine and enjoy a great show with wonderful professional performers,” said Council Member Sandra Johnson.
Headliners include Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter k.d. lang (Sept. 1); Comedy Central’s Mike Birbiglia (Sept. 23); comedian Bill Engvall (Nov. 3); rock musician Chris Isaak (Dec. 12); Boyz II Men, the most successful R&B group of all time (Feb. 14, 2013); and Grammy-award-winning country legend Juice Newton (June 1, 2013).
The City also announced plans to renovate the performing arts facility in grand style.
“On every front, we have been witnessing an evolution,” said Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris in a city news release. “There has been a transformation in the way we manage our resources, an extension of our reach into the community, and at the center of our most enlightened changes lies our treasured Lancaster Performing Arts Center. Providing more than 20 years of entertainment to our community, LPAC continues to bring us something old, something new, something treasured and something true, each and every season.”
LPAC 2012/2013 season lineup at a glance:
k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang, Saturday, September 1 • 8 p.m.
Jazz Around the World, Friday, September 21 • 8 p.m.
Mike Birbiglia, My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend, Sunday, September 23 • 7 p.m.
The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China – Cirque Chinois, Friday, September 28 • 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 29 • 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Dr. John & The Blind Boys of Alabama, Spirituals to Funk, Friday, October 12 • 8 p.m.
The Shaolin Warriors, Voices of the Masters, Sunday, October 14 • 7 p.m.
Break of Reality, Sunday, October 21 • 3 p.m.
Defending the Caveman, Thursday, October 25 – Sunday, November 18
The Acting Company OF MICE AND MEN, Sunday, October 28 • 3 p.m.
Bill Engvall, Saturday, November 3 • 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Annie – Cedar Street Theatre (CST), Friday, November 9 • 8 p.m., Saturday, November 10 • 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sunday, November 11 • 2 p.m.
The Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi, Friday, November 16 • 8 p.m.
A Christmas Carol – Cedar Street Theatre, Friday, November 30 • 8 p.m., Saturday, December 1 • 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sunday, December 2 • 2 p.m.
The Nutcracker – Antelope Valley Ballet, Saturday, December 8 • 7 p.m., Sunday, December 9 • 2 p.m.
Chris Isaak, Christmas, Wednesday, December 12 • 8 p.m.
3rd Annual AV Big Band Christmas Show, Saturday, December 15 • 8 p.m.
Christmas with The Celts, Sunday, December 16 • 3 p.m.
DRUMLINE LIVE, Saturday, January 12 • 8 p.m., Sunday, January 13 • 3 p.m.
THE TEMPEST – Cedar Street Theatre, Friday, January 18 & 25 • 8 p.m., Saturday, January 19 & 26 • 8 p.m., Saturday, January 26 • 2 p.m., Sunday, January 20 • 2 p.m.
Nunset Blvd featuring Cindy Williams, Sunday, January 20 • 3 p.m.
RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles, Saturday, February 9 • 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Boyz II Men, Thursday, February 14 • 8 p.m.
Russian National Ballet Theatre, Swan Lake, Friday, February 15 • 8 p.m.
David Burnham, Mostly Broadway, Sunday, February 17 • 3 p.m.
Sybarite5, Sunday, February 24 • 3 p.m.
You Can’t Take It With You – Cedar Street Theatre, Friday, March 8 & 15 • 8 p.m., Saturday, March 9 & 16 • 8 p.m., Sunday, March 10 & 17 • 2 p.m.
Saxophone Symphonette, Friday, March 15 • 8 p.m.
Rita Rudner, Saturday, March 23 • 8 p.m.
Fiddler on the Roof, Sunday, March 24 • 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Craicmore, Saturday, March 30 • 8 p.m.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves – Missoula Children’s Theatre, Friday, April 5 • 7 p.m.
Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, Sunday, April 14 • 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
2CELLOS, Thursday, April 18 • 8 p.m.
Big Band Blowout!, Saturday, May 4 • 8 p.m.
Cinderella – Antelope Valley Ballet, Saturday, May 11 • 7 p.m., Sunday, May 12 • 2 p.m.
Oklahoma! – Cedar Street Theatre, Friday, May 17 • 8 p.m., Saturday, May 19 • 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sunday, May 19 • 2 p.m.
Juice Newton, Saturday, June 1 • 8 p.m.
For a detailed description of each show, ticket prices, show times, photos and videos, visit the LPAC website.
Season Subscription sales began Tuesday, May 29 at 12 p.m., immediately following the launch of the season. Packages include Pick 6, Pick 10 and Season-level subscription options which provide patrons with discounts on their bulk ticket purchases. Season subscription purchases can be made via phone at 661-723-5950 or in person at the LPAC Box Office, 750 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534.
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